Mo. Nurses Association backs Medicaid expansion

MONA expressed support for Medicaid expansion, focusing on potentially lost nursing jobs

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Kirksville Daily Express - Kirksville, MO

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Posted Apr. 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Posted Apr. 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM

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The Missouri Nurses Association is backing the proposed Medicaid expansion in Missouri citing the prevention of loss of jobs and higher healthcare costs.

MONA highlights the potential loss of 3,300 nursing jobs in the state over the next seven years if Missouri does not join in on the national expansion and take advantage of national Medicaid funding increases.

“This will damage our economy, our medical system and the health and well being of every Missourian,” said MONA CEO Jill Kliethermes.

The Medicaid expansion is a continuation of the federal healthcare act debate stemming from the Affordable Care Act.